Some of the physiological changes experienced during pregnancy is increased blood volume, relaxation of blood vessels, hemodilution, increased cardiac output, increased pulse rate and decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, due to lower resistance in the peripheral arteries. In a pregnant woman, there is an increased fow of blood in the body for proper supply of oxygen and food nutrients for it to reach the foetus. As a result of this, the body’s blood pressure decreases which

Proteins are essential for a child’s growth. The body uses the protein from food items to make lots of specialised protein molecules that have specific jobs, such as making haemoglobin. When it comes to your child’s growth and development, there is no question about the importance of proteins. Protein is a macronutrient which is a must for every child’s growth and development. It is the building block of muscles, skin, enzymes and hormones, and it plays an essential role in all body

Aches and pains during pregnancy is part and parcel of joy of pregnancy. Our body is changing and adapting to accommodate the growing foetus by relaxing our muscles and ligaments. The stretching of ligaments creates more space between pelvic bones and spine, and loosely held bones are difficult to move over/with each other, which makes movements clumsy and painful. Starting from 1st trimester till last trimester, pregnant women experience different kinds of pains, bloating, cramps and

As talented as you can be, being productive and thriving in a hostile workplace or dealing with stressful situations can be difficult. Here are some ways you can deal with workplace challenges and stress. Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Any job can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. In the short term, you may experience pressure to meet a deadline or to fulfill a challenging obligation. But when work stress

It is important to achieve and maintain a healthy weight before, during and after pregnancy by eating healthy, being physically active and gradually losing weight after pregnancy. A healthy pregnancy depends on: the mother’s pre-pregnancy weight; and the amount of weight gained during pregnancy The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends healthy weight gain during pregnancy depending on the pre-pregnancy BMI (Body mass index). The general recommendation is 0.5 to 2.0 kg weight

"India saw a significant rise in obesity from its 19th position, for both men and women, in 1975 to 5th and 3rd positions respectively." Dr. Vikrant Sharma from CK Birla Hospital for Women talks about morbid obesity and the controversial bariatric surgery. Morbid obesity is a serious health condition that results from lifestyle changes, unhealthy eating habits, a lack of physical exercise, medical conditions like hypothyroid, and even certain genetic conditions. It can interfere with basic

The total fertility rate for India, measured as the number of children born to a woman, has fallen from 4.97 during 1975-80 to 2.3 for the current period of 2015-20. The NFHS4 (2015 -16) also indicates a sharper fall in fertility amongst the urban population as compared to the rural This may be welcome for the highly populated state of India that is burgeoning under its effect, but it also points towards the trend of young couples unable to procreate. In recent years the prevalence of

The CK Birla Group has set-up the CK Birla Hospital for Women with the aim of creating a healthcare system for women in India, which has a professional and transparent approach and lays emphasis on providing world-class service with warmth, responsiveness and sensitivity. Through the hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities, we endeavour to provide women access to clinical care of international standards. The vision for this hospital was based on my family's and my personal passion

The CK Birla Group, a diversified business conglomerate with a 150-year-old legacy, launched the CK Birla Hospital for Women in Gurugram, Haryana. This new venture under the Group is aimed at creating a healthcare system for women in India, which has a professional and transparent approach and lays emphasis on providing world-class service with warmth, responsiveness and sensitivity. The hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities provide women access to clinical care of international